Hay
A Texas A&M AgriLife Research study determined the biggest factor in corn silage quality is water.
Many new features promote faster baling performance, improved quality, less downtime.
Determined to give operators more control over when and how they process feed, Vermeer has introduced the Final Cut FPX9000 bale processor, with limited quantities available in 2015.
Cattlemen at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tradeshow heard an overall favorable weather forecast for cattle, crop and forage production.
Extension Agent set out to discover whether double crop baleage was a viable option for all farmers.
White clover has many benefits that are useful for cropping systems.
Many producers have started accessing this year’s silage, whether it was put in bunkers, bags or silos. Safety should be a top priority as silage piles are accessed.
Jackson County, Ore., won’t be enforcing the ban on genetically modified crops approved by voters last May until a lawsuit filed by alfalfa famers is resolved.
Over time, a wild carrot infestation can become a real problem. Understanding this weed’s biology can help you plan successful control strategies.
If your feed contains annual grasses or weeds that may accumulate nitrates, then test these feeds for nitrates.
Hay and silage producers now have another choice within the Comprima round baler line from Krone with the introduction of the new Comprima F 155 XC.
Stress on the plants influences the long-term survival of alfalfa stands.
There’s no one “right way” for everyone when it comes to hay storage.
High demand for hay last winter, a wet spring and heavy insect pressure have all challenged the state’s pastureland, which means hay may be scarce this winter.
Four Nebraska farmers are demanding compensation from the state because it diverted irrigation water away from their crops to comply with the Republican River Compact.
Mycogen Seeds is announcing for the 2015 growing season 22 new BMR and TMF corn silage hybrids, many of which feature SmartStax® Refuge Advanced® trait technology.
Get ready to spend a lot less time in your hay fields. Last week Vermeer unveiled the first continuous round baler (CRB).
New 600N series round balers can be used for hay, forage and cornstalk bailing.
The cost of feeding horses and cows in California is climbing as the drought sends hay prices to historic highs.
There are several considerations to make when planting alfalfa in the fall.
John Deere rolled out one of the most comprehensive portfolio of hay and forage equipment the company has ever seen.
Worksaver, Inc. introduces the Model JDBS-1480 as an addition to its line of Bale Spears.
Farmers and ranchers in southwest Missouri are being urged to monitor livestock after ergot, a fungus that can be deadly for cattle, was spotted in several hayfields and pastures.
Long-term effects of winterkill in alfalfa fields include reduced yields and shorter stand life.
With the weather finally taking a turn towards warmer days, many farm operators are turning their thoughts to cutting hay.
Hay that is baled and stored when it’s too wet could heat up enough to start a barn fire, a Purdue Extension forage specialist warns.